The Incredible Edible Cell





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This activity is designed to reinforce the concepts of cell structures and functions

Task:

-To construct a 3D model of an animal cell made out of edible materials that will remain fresh for 2 day without refrigeration.



Click on the link below to watch a You Tube video of the incredible edible cell for an example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyZ4gstEi-o

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You Tube Video



Each model must include the following organelles:
1. Cell Membrane
2. Nucleus
3. Mitochondria
4. Endoplasmic Reticulum
5. Ribosome
6. Golgi Apparatus
7. Cytoplasm


Assessment
1. Name on the project
2. Cell type identified
3. Accurate 3D model correctly label with functional description
4. Acceptable materials used



CHOW DOWN!!



Bonus Points: 5 extra bonus points will be awarded the student who as the most accurate model, to the student who as the most attractive model, and to the student who as the most disgusting model. Students will vote to decide the winner of each category.